#55BC14 Hex Color
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#55bc14 is an aggressive, high-saturation green that demands attention. Because it is so loud, this shade works best as a 10% accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with dark grays or deep charcoals to ground its intensity. It provides excellent contrast for UI elements like buttons or notification badges. The hex code for this electric lime is #55bc14.
Questions about #55bc14
What is #55bc14 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #55bc14 is rgb(85, 188, 20), in HSL hsl(97, 81%, 41%) and in CMYK 55%, 0%, 89%, 26%.
How should I use #55bc14 in my UI designs?
Use #55bc14 sparingly as a 10% accent color for interactive elements like buttons, toggles, or notification badges. Because of its high intensity, avoid using it for large backgrounds or body text, as it can quickly overwhelm the viewer.
What colors pair best with #55bc14?
Ground the high-energy nature of #55bc14 by pairing it with neutral, dark tones such as charcoal or deep slate grays. These dark, muted backgrounds provide the necessary contrast to let the lime green pop without causing visual strain.
Is #55bc14 readable on white or black?
#55bc14 has a 2.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.58:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.